Basketball

Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Huskies stumble in tournament rematch with Seward

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Seward did it again. For the second time in as many weeks, the Aurora boys basketball team had no answer for the Bluejays as Seward took down the top-seeded Huskies 49-33 in the semifinals of the Central Conference tournament Thursday in Seward’s home gym.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Effort not enough to earn Aurora boys win

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Sometimes the harder you try, the less things go your way.
Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Giltner’s Dakon Wilson tries to make a play in the lane during the Hornets’ 70-27 loss to Osceola Friday night at home.

Hornets battle through tough stretch of rated opponents

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Giltner had a tough task last week, taking on three teams, all of which are listed in the Class D rankings and have a combined six losses.  The middle of those three games was Friday night, as Giltner welcomed Class D2 No. 7 Osceola to town.
Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Husky offense shines in pair of road wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Aurora began the week with a renewed sense of urgency and determination. It showed on the floor.  The Huskies extended its win streak to five with a dominant 57-21 victory over Hastings Jan. 11 as well as a come-from-behind 57-50 win at Elkhorn North Saturday.
Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

HPC Storm hold off fourth quarter Hampton rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Three scoring rallies in the second half told the story in an area matchup last week.  High Plains carried a 28-17 second half edge over Hampton to pick up a 52-43 win in Polk Thursday night.
HPC’s Hailey Lindburg lays out for a loose ball over Hampton’s Lillian Dose during the Storm’s 40-35 win over the Hawks Thursday.

HPC’s Hailey Lindburg lays out for a loose ball over Hampton’s Lillian Dose during the Storm’s 40-35 win over the Hawks Thursday.

Lady Storm hold off Hampton late

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hailey Lindburg helped carry her team to a win while not once coming out of the game.  A bit shorthanded, High Plains outlasted Hampton 40-35 in an area matchup Thursday night in Polk.
Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Aurora’s Ellie Hutsell kicks the ball out of a Norris trap at the top of the key during the Lady Huskies’ loss on the road to the Titans Dec. 21.

Lady Huskies show aggressive nature against Titan front

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Aurora went into its final contest before the holiday break at Norris with nothing to lose and everything to gain. It was the exact opposite for Class B No. 2 Norris.  The Lady Huskies played like it, too.
Eli Arndt gets dirty for a loose ball to save a possession in the first half of Hampton’s 48-43 loss to Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Eli Arndt gets dirty for a loose ball to save a possession in the first half of Hampton’s 48-43 loss to Harvard in the first round of Hampton’s home holiday tournament Monday.

Scoring drought dooms Hawks in holiday tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Hampton certainly didn’t show signs of rust early on in its first game back from the five-day moratorium.  The final eight minutes, though, were a whole different story.